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Women’s Triathlon Club
Since the beginning with just a few active women in the early 1990es the club has morphed into a multi-dimensional club offering programs and opportunities for any age, level and interest.

By regularly launching new initiatives and expanding and adjusting the existing list of existing activities the club continually meet the diverse needs of the hundreds of women associated with the club.

The club also offers a social support structure and encouragements that reaches well beyond just the training environment.

Many who joined the club now also participate in running events, open water swims, century rides and various other multi-sports activities.

Thanks
A big thanks to our sponsors and supporter, many of which have been with us from the beginning. Their contributions have played a vital role in our ability to grow the club and keep the members motivated and active.

A big thanks to those standing behind us with encouragements to keep going and striving for new heights. Their support is essential for our continued success.

1994-1998 The Early Years Just about as small as it can get. A few join and train for an event here and there, but besides Diana B, who races pro and wins events every year, the group is made up of Tordenskjold’s Soldater.	1999 DANSKIN Women’s Triathlon In association with the Chico Sports Club a structured group training program is offered to the club’s members and Diana B challenges her many well-wishers to join her. Over a dozen first-timers join and later participate alongside over 2,000 other women at the Danskin Women’s Triathlon stop in San Jose, CA. All finish strong and Diana B wins the race.
2000/2001 Winter Running Group The interest in off-season training results in the Women’s Winter Running Group getting under way. Local spring running events are used as training and goal events although the main focus is on staying fit throughout the winter.	2003 Nova7Awards The number of new women joining and events they participate in is growing fast. Our training program is the runner-up for the prestigious Nova7Awards. The award is handed out each year by the Fitness Management magazine on behalf of the health and fitness industry at the industry’s annual international conference. The award recognizes new and innovative fitness opportunities that help the industry stay competitive and successful. Over the following years the club’s training program and structure will be the topic of numerous articles in various publications.
2003 Women’s Get-Away Weekend In the spring of 2003, the first bi-annual three-day Spa & Training Weekend in Napa, CA, is organized. Although it is mostly “spa” and little “training” everybody come back invigorated.	2003 City of Gold Triathlon, Oroville Jen R and Nikki H jump on the opportunity to put on a local triathlon when the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, the California State Parks and the California Department of Water Resources signal an interest in supporting such an event at Lake Oroville. The agencies hope the event will showcase the area and draw a new type of recreational user, so they provide financial backing and exclusive location access. The event is also put on the town’s spring Feather Fiesta Days schedule.
2004 Team Uniforms As one of the first triathlon clubs to do so, a unique club uniform is designed and a variety of training and racing items are now worn by the team.	2004 CIM Relay Challenge A fun weekend out of town is combined with participation in the CIM Relay Challenge at the California International Marathon. 2005 Mini Training Camp Three-day mini training camps are included on the spring training schedule. Multiply daily workouts anchored around a major local running or bike century event helps kick the training up a notch.
2005 Goal Setting Social This yearly social, which is open to anybody interested in learning about the club and meeting some of the members, is held early in the year. The upcoming season’s activities and events of interest are looked at and goals are set.	2006 Women’s Triathlon Class Through the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) a triathlon spring class for beginners and novice interested in the sport is offered. The three-day, 10-hours class, held in early spring, covers the basic components of how to train and the basic aspects related to the three triathlon disciplines and the transition. Participants are encouraged to train for the upcoming local City of Gold Triathlon.
2007 Death Valley Mini Camp After a few years of contemplation and encouragement from Tom Sr. a dozen girls head to Death Valley in mid-February for a week of bike riding. Hundred of miles on flat and mountainous roads make for a great training experience. Hiking, pool side naps, and relaxed fire place chats make for a memorable trip that now is a yearly spring fixture.	2007 USAT Age Group Nationals With 16 participants, covering many of the age divisions, the Woman's Triathlon Club have the largest club contigent at the event.
2008 USAT Age Group Nationals With 22 qualified athletes the club again has the largest club contingent at Nationals, and, beside great results, has six qualify for the 2009 ITU Intl. Dist. Triathlon World Championships in Gold Coast, AUS.	2008 Mini Camps Extended weekend mini camps out of town are now recurring fixtures on the yearly calendar. Some, like the Lake Siskiyou Triathlon and Pacific Crest Triathlon weekend, are linked to events, while others, like the Bieber weekend, are focused purely around training.
2009 USAT Sprint Nationals Six participate and besides Kim A becoming the club’s first to earn a medal at a USAT Nationals with a 2nd place result in her age division, they all qualify for the 2009 ITU Sprint Triathlon World Championships in Gold Coast, AUS.	2009 ITU World Championships, AUS The 12 club members on Team USA have an unforgettable trip "down under" and bring home great personal results. Margaret B becomes the club’s first medalist at a World Championship when she is crowned the 2009 ITU Sprint Triathlon World Champion in her age division.
2010 USAT Long Triathlon Nationals A handful compete in this event held in Myrtle Beach, SC, and Teresa K becomes the club’s first National (and Grand Master) Champion when she wins her age division. Mary Ann B also brings home a medal with her 2nd place finish in her age division.	2010 USAT Aquathlon Nationals Nikki S and Leslie C medal at the first USAT Aquathlon Nationals. They finish 3rd and 2nd in their age divisions, respectively. 2010 1,000th Event Start When Joanne G wins the Silverman Triathlon it is the club’s 1,000th event start. Except for a handful of mechanical or technical issues every start by a club member has resulted in a finish.
2011 River Road 10-Mile Time Trial Diane W-P becomes the 161st individual to make at least one start in this long-running local cycling fixture. This marks another accomplishment and underscores the club’s dominance of the local female cycling scene.	2011 ITU Duathlon Worlds Christine B becomes the club’s first to medal at an ITU Duathlon Worlds event when she places xth in her age division in Gijon, Spain.